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Native Script:한국어 한글
Pronunciation / Transliteration: haengjeong
"정부는 새로운 행정 절차를 도입했습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process or activity of running a business, organization, or institution.
"She took a master's degree in business administration to advance her career." - 2
The government of a country during a particular period, or the group of people who form this government.
"The new administration announced plans to reform the tax system."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English administracioun, from Old French administration, and directly from Latin administrationem (nominative administratio) meaning 'aid, help, management'. It ultimately stems from the verb administrare, formed from ad- ('to, toward') and ministrare ('to serve, manage'). Over centuries, its meaning broadened from general service and assistance to the governance and management of executive affairs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Administration" is said worldwide
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administration
Transliteration: ad-min-is-tra-sjɔ̃
"Il travaille dans l'administration publique."
Verwaltung
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈvaltʊŋ
"Die Verwaltung hat neue Richtlinien erlassen."
amministrazione
Transliteration: am-mi-nis-tra-tzi-o-ne
"Si occupa dell'amministrazione dell'azienda."
administración
Transliteration: ad-mi-nis-tra-sjon
"La administración local aprobó el nuevo presupuesto."
administração
Transliteration: ad-mi-nis-tra-sãw
"Ele é especialista em administração de empresas."
प्रशासन
Transliteration: prashasan
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"देश का प्रशासन सुचारू रूप से चलना चाहिए।"
管理
Transliteration: guǎnlǐ
Script: 中文汉字
"他在一家大公司负责行政管理工作。"
행정
Transliteration: haengjeong
Script: 한국어 한글
"정부는 새로운 행정 절차를 도입했습니다."
管理
Transliteration: kanri
Script: 日本語
"彼は企業の経営と管理を担当している。"
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